VIDEO: 5-Minute Beginner Abs Workout with Ball
Easy Core Exercises for New Exercisers
-- By Nicole Nichols, Fitness Instructor
For more information about this video, please scroll down to read the text below the video player.About This Workout
Whether you're new to exercise or a novice at working out with a ball, this workout is for you! Coach Nicole will take you through one short set of 4 core exercises (plus a final stretch) for a complete abs workout.
- Length: 5 minutes
- Equipment: Stability ball
- Type of Workout: Strength training (toning) & flexibility
- Muscles Worked: Core (abs, obliques)
- Fitness Level: Beginning to advanced; because this workout has few transitions, it may also be suitable for individuals with limited mobility.
- Impact: No impact
- Safety Precautions: If you're new to exercising with (or on) a stability ball, practice caution and progress to more challenging exercises only when you feel comfortable. For greater stability and to reduce your risk of injury, make sure your knees are positioned directly able your ankles (not above the toes) when lying on the ball.
- NEW! Track Your Workout: Scroll down to the bottom of this article and click the "Add to Fitness Tracker" button. (You must be logged in for this to work.)
- Extra Tip: Only complete as many exercises as you can using good form, taking a break as needed. As you progress, try to finish the entire video.
- You can pause or rewind the video at any time if you need a break or need to watch for closer instructions. We suggest watching the video one time through before attempting the workout.
- While this workout will take you through just one set (8-15 repetitions) of each exercise, they all focus on the same muscle groups. You can replay the video if you choose to complete more sets.
- This video does not include music, but you can play a stereo or CD in the background as you work out. Just make sure you can still hear the instructions.
- To play the video, simply click on the Play button (bottom left corner) to start. Below the video screen, you'll find buttons for Pause, Stop, and volume control.
